Local Sporting Clubs get growing with Get Going

Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington says the Nanango Electorate has another reason for festive cheer with five sport and recreation clubs approved for Get Going funding grants.

Mrs Frecklington said Get Going provides clubs with better resources, equipment and services for attracting and retaining members, as part of the Queensland Government’s Get in the Game initiative.

“Sport and recreation clubs are an integral part of the local community and it’s important that they have access to the proper resources, equipment and training opportunities,” Mrs Frecklington said.

“In this round, nine local clubs will receive Get Going funding for projects that support members or create opportunities for more people to become members.”

The clubs and projects receiving funding are:

• $3,700 for Football South Burnett to conduct come-and-try days
• $4,854 for Kingaroy Golf Club to conduct a series of come-and-try days, deliver a promotional strategy and purchase equipment
• $5,350 for Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club to conduct four come-and-try days, accreditation courses and purchase equipment
• $6,540 for South Burnett Branch Little Athletics Centre to provide first aid accreditation and deliver education and training
• $5,436 for Yarraman Bowls Club to conduct come-and-try days, coach accreditation and purchase equipment
• $4,563 for Kilcoy District Recreation and Sporting Assoc to purchase gymnastic equipment
• $9,189 for Sailability Darling Downs to purchase equipment and conduct training to support disability sailing
• $8,400 for Crows Nest & District Pony Club to purcahse equipment
• $5,865 for Ravensbourne Sporting Assoc to conduct come and try days, providing coach training and purchase equipment

“Get in the Game is a fantastic grant program focused on promoting greater participation at the grassroots community level and supporting local clubs,” Deb said.

Recreation and Sport Minister Steve Dickson said the Queensland Government was keen to encourage more families to get involved in sport and recreation.

“We made an election commitment to get more young Queenslanders involved in recreation and sport and we are delivering through these highly successful Get in the Game programs,” Mr Dickson said.

“We have seen some great results since this initiative kicked off in 2012, with more than 67,000 vouchers issued to assist kids who can least afford to participate in sport or recreation. We’ve also helped 1330 clubs with activities to increase participation and approved 360 infrastructure and facilities projects. There is more to do though and we will continue with our strong plan for the future.”

For more information on Get in the Game, visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au